SKIRTINGS Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

skirtings

noun

plural of skirting

as in edgings

the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something the skirting on the saddle was a slightly darker shade of leather

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Noun

Roof edges, flashing, and areas where materials meet—like chimneys, skylights, and windows—are common entry points for water.

— Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 13 July 2026
If the soil feels crisp or is pulling away from the edges, the plant needs deep hydration.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 July 2026

Definition of edges

Noun

Pay extra attention to the base of your plants as well as garden borders.

— Molly Burford, Southern Living, 17 July 2026
The smoke is spilling across borders from roughly 850 wildfires burning in Canada, many of the largest in Ontario, and more than a dozen fires in northern Minnesota.

— Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of borders

Noun

But a recent study found that people with larger waist circumferences who ate one avocado daily for six months did not see improvements in blood sugar, insulin levels, or insulin resistance.

— Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 30 June 2026
Its main beams are 27 inches long, with over 5-inch base circumferences.

— Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2025

Definition of circumferences

Noun

Designers continue to push the boundaries of denim through the lens of savoir-faire.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
The article posits these are the first public votes in a critical referendum, urging everyone to consciously define AI's boundaries in their work and personal lives.

— Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

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